Sr Continuous Improvement Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, S. de R.L de C.V.; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical technology firm in Mexicali is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to drive operational excellence. You'll analyze data, develop improvement plans, and foster a continuous improvement culture. Candidates should possess significant experience in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, ideally within the medical sector. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, and a background in Engineering or Business is preferred.

Formación

• At least 3 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement and OPEX professional.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Experience in the Medical industry is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze data and trends of the entire Value Stream.
• Create and implement a future state map using lean techniques.
• Execute continuous improvement tasks within Value Stream.

Conocimientos

Advanced application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Advanced understanding of department roles

Advanced Project Management knowledge

Advanced communication skills

Advanced experience in change management

High Leadership skills

Value Stream Mapping

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Educación

Professional Career in Engineering or Business disciplines

Master's degree

Herramientas

MS Office (PowerPoint High)

MS Office (Excel Medium)

MS Office (Project Medium)

Mini Tab (High)

Descripción del empleo

This role require collaboration with local and corporate departments to ensure alignment. Responsible for maintaining a robust project pipeline to continue improvement KPIs in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Staff and Productivity.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data and trends of the entire Value Stream to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Creates and implements a plan to turn the current state map into the future state map using lean techniques.
• Executes and coordinates continuous improvement tasks and projects within Value Stream.
• Foster project management discipline, providing expertise and support in the intake, initiation, planning, execution, transition and closure of projects.
• Responsible for executing Value Stream Capacity and HC planning as part of the SIOP process.
• Fosters a sustainable continuous improvement culture (Lean Sigma) to deliver business results by acting as Mentor and Subject Matter Expert on continuous improvement methodologies for the department
• Collaborates with Continuous Improvement Manger to define and execute COE of Make strategic projects.
• Promotes and coordinates department EH&S opportunities through Continuous Improvement methodologies as well as Poka-Yoke implementation.
• Collaborates with OPEX in the preparation and execution of Excellence Week.
• Participates in the annual Strategic Planning process to identify Operations initiatives and leas the development of the value streams plan.
• Streamlines processes and operations to allow for growth/expansion
• Ensures lean activities are linked to the business strategies and initiatives (Hoshin Kanri) by develop a transformation plan in collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Leads project progress meetings and communications for projects owned by this position.
• Completes post-project completions reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement and OPEX professional with strong background in Operational or Excellence Systems deployment.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing the Lean/Six Sigma principles in manufacturing environments.
• Experience interacting with Leadership positions.
• Experience within Medical industries (preferred).

Education:

• Professional Career (Engineering or Business disciplines are preferred; Master degree desirable).

Other Studies:

• Lean and/or Green Belt certifications or equivalent preparation (highly desirable).

Languages:

• Fluent in written and oral Spanish and English; able to maintain regular communication in both languages.

Systems Management:

• MS Office: PowerPoint (High), Excel (Medium), Project (Medium), Mini Tab (High).

Skills:

• Advanced application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in all business environments.
• Advanced understanding of each department’s role and responsibilities within the business (both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments).
• Advanced Project Management knowledge.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Advanced experience in change management.
• High Leadership skills, role model in proactivity and key player within results achievement (must set the Continuous Improvement spirit in the organization).
• Value Stream Mapping
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kaizen